Principal MidCap Growth III J (PPQJX)
| Fund Assets | 240.97M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 54.70% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 100.00% |
| Dividend Growth | 463.80% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 3.730 |
| YTD Return | 4.53% |
| 1-Year Return | 72.67% |
| 5-Year Return | 114.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 2.860 |
| 52-Week High | 8.760 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 318 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2001 |
About PPQJX
Principal MidCap Growth Fund III Class J is an open-ended mutual fund focused on providing long-term capital appreciation through investments predominantly in U.S. mid-cap growth equities. The fund targets companies whose market capitalizations fall within the range defined by the Russell MidCap® Growth Index, emphasizing firms anticipated to achieve above-average earnings and revenue expansion. Managed by an experienced team, the fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to these growth-oriented stocks, seeking out businesses with robust fundamentals and strong prospects for future development. This fund operates within the mid-cap growth category, which is defined by holdings in companies that are larger than small-caps but smaller than large-caps, occupying the middle segment of the market capitalization spectrum. These firms are often in the growth phase of their corporate lifecycle, characterized by high earnings growth rates and comparatively higher stock valuations. Principal MidCap Growth Fund III Class J tracks its performance against the Russell MidCap Growth Index benchmark and provides access to a diversified portfolio of U.S. mid-cap growth companies, making it a notable vehicle for investors aiming to participate in the growth potential of midsize U.S. enterprises.
Performance
PPQJX had a total return of 72.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.59%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
17.96% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | HLT | 2.11% |
| DraftKings Inc. | DKNG | 1.88% |
| Principal Government Money Market R-6 | PGWXX | 1.86% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. | CASY | 1.85% |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | RCL | 1.76% |
| Vertiv Holdings Co | VRT | 1.76% |
| Tyler Technologies, Inc. | TYL | 1.76% |
| Datadog, Inc. | DDOG | 1.74% |
| Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | MPWR | 1.66% |
| DexCom, Inc. | DXCM | 1.59% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $4.5888 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.8139 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.1911 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $3.4314 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.8006 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $0.9903 | Dec 19, 2019 |